Tsitsutl Peak

Tsitsutl Peak
Highest point
Elevation 2,495 m (8,186 ft)
Prominence 1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Coordinates 52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W / 52.723333°N 125.780000°W / 52.723333; -125.780000Coordinates: 52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W / 52.723333°N 125.780000°W / 52.723333; -125.780000 
Geography
Location British Columbia, Canada
Parent range Rainbow Range
Topo map NTS 93C/12
Geology
Volcanic arc/belt Anahim Volcanic Belt

Tsitsutl Peak is the highest volcanic peak of the Rainbow Range in British Columbia, Canada, located within Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Anahim Lake and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Thunder Mountain.

Name origin

"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[1] "

See also

References

  • Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
  • "Tsitsutl Peak". BC Geographical Names.
  1. ↑ VancouverIsland.com "BC Parks - Tweedsmuir (South) Provincial Park page
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